| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $42.29 | 7.516% | $45.4685 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.66 | 5.765% | $130.789 | $130.79 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.37 | 5.516% | $166.0505 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.26 | 4.249% | $201.4716 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.95 | 9.114% | $261.819 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.81 | 4.465% | $137.6953 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.86 | 11.856% | $255.9936 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.20 | $1,199.2875 | $1,199.29 | $1,199.25 | $1,199.40 | |